MASHANTUCKET, CT — Bozzuto's Inc. held its 2023 Merchandising Marketplace Tuesday, Aug. 8, and Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Foxwoods Resort Casino, here. Fresh produce was very well represented, as always, with exhibitors from around the country showing their products.

Headquartered in Cheshire, CT, Bozzuto's Inc. is a total service wholesale distributor of food and household products to retailers in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Established in 1945, the company is headed by Michael A. Bozzuto, who is chairman, president and CEO.

Westfalia, one of the leading global suppliers of avocados, has robust plans to grow its presence in the North American market over the coming years.

United Natural Foods Inc. concluded a successful 2023 Conventional Winter Show, held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. UNFI’s Conventional Winter Show brought together more than 2,000 grocery retailers, providing them with access to the company’s extensive network of suppliers and vendors.

During the Perennial Plant Association’s 2023 National Symposium in Niagara Falls, eight extraordinary perennial professionals were honored for their exceptional contributions to the industry with Special Recognition Awards.

The Michigan Apple Committee launched a re-designed website for the 2023 crop year. The consumer-facing website provides a wealth of information for apple lovers, including recipes, health information, varietal information and grower biographies.

Tanimura & Antle has added Cody Ramsey as its new director of sales. Ramsey brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, positioning Tanimura & Antle for continued growth and success in the highly competitive produce industry.